PPT-Avian Flu – Update Dr. Sheila E. Purdum

Extension Poultry Specialist Professor Animal Science UNL HPAI H5N2 Largest loss of livestock due to a Foreign Animal Disease in the History of the United States Not the first introduction of Bird Flu in the US. Bornavirus. : . A Common and Emerging Pathogen . in North American . Waterfowl. . Avian . Bornavirus. Order . Mononegavirales. ;. Family . Bornaviridae. Enveloped. Non-segmented. , negative . strand RNA genome; encodes 6 proteins. Q. What is avian influenza?Avian influenza (AI)the bird fluis a virus that infects wild birds (such as ducks, gulls and confirmations of wild bird highly pathogenic avian influenza case in the U.S. WHO/HSE. Tanzania. February 01, 2017. An overview and an Update on Tanzania. Influenza viruses . - Classification. Influenza viruses belong to the . orthomyxovirus. . family, . which has the genera. By . Brenton. Madison, Jesse Richmond, Sydney Towns. Description. Avian Influenza is caused by birds. The virus can be mutated and could possibly spread to humans.. Type of Disease.   Medical name- Avian Influenza. GOVERNOR’S . SECURE COMMONWEALTH . INITIATIVE. October 16, 2017. Epidemiology Updates. Influenza/Respiratory Conditions. Opioid Indicators. Viral Hepatitis. Influenza. Influenza season is typically defined as early October to mid-May (. Adapted from the original text, Sheila Rae, The Brave, by Kevin . Henkes. Sheila Rae was not scared of the dark.. Sheila Rae was not scared of thunder.. Adapted from the original text, Sheila Rae, The Brave, by Kevin Henkes. 1 Avian influenza (AI) virus has been circulating worldwide for centuries with four known outbreaks recorded in the last century. The present wave of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) emerged Which Avian Influenza Viruses are of Particular Interest to Health Officials and Clinicians and Why? Where is Avian Influenza Found?Can Avian Influenza Virus be Transmitted Person to Person?How and W 1 1. What is Avian Influenza (AI)? – AI is an influenza type A virus that infects wild birds (i.e. ducks, gulls, and shorebirds) and domestic poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese). 2. www.ecdc.europa.eu Beta Testing Version – November 2007 Table of Contents Acknowledgements..............1-4Introduction...............1-51.1.Background........1-51.2.Purpose – When should 24/7 Emergency Contact Revised: 6/2011 What is the bird flu that has been reported in Asia and Europe? Outbreaks of avian influenza have occurred among poultry in eight countries in Asia (Cambodia, C Avian Flu Poult r y Workers and even deadly in poultry (e.g., chickens, turkeys, ducks). Of great concern arethe highly pathogenic avian inuenza (HPAI) viruses (e.g., H5N1, H7N9) that have kill Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. 20 October 2023. Avian Influenza: overview and current status in South Africa. 2023 . 10 11. 2. Global picture. ALNaji. . Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds. Avian influenza viruses have also been isolated, although less frequently, from mammalian species, including humans. caused by Type A influenza viruses. .